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Who was the famous Danish architect Jacobsen?
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The famous Danish architect Jacobsen was Arne Jacobsen. He is also well-known for his furniture designs. With their fluid lines and sculptural presence, Jacobsen’s signature pieces — the elegant Swan chair and the cozy-yet-cutting edge Egg chair, both first presented in 1958 — are iconic representations of the striking aesthetic of the designers of the era and their attention to practicality and comfort. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Arne Jacobsen furniture.
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
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Brass Ashtray by Arne Jacobsen for SAS Hotel, Stelton, Cylinda-Line, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton, Pierre Forssell, Jens Quistgaard, Gunnar Ander
Located in Vorst, BE
Cylinda-line ashtray in Brass. Iconic creation by Danish designer Arne Jacobsen for Stelton Brassware.
This is the smaller version or cigarette ashtray. Diameter 3 inches (7,5 cm)....
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen circa 1970, Set of 6
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Timeless in their simplicity and elegance, these six 3107 chairs, also known as the Series 7, were designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 1970s.
Crafted from a single piece of thermoforme...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Cognac Leather "Egg" Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Large White Arne Jacobsen Pendant Light by Louis Poulsen, AJ Royal, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large white Arne Jacobsen pendant light by Louis Poulsen, AJ Royal, 1960s
It needs 4 x standard bulbs ( up to 100 W for each bulb)
Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to in...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Solid Brass Door Handles
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ARNE JACOBSEN - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN DESIGN
Beautiful and sculptural lever handles (9.7cm) in solid brass by Arne Jacobsen.
Designed for SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen which was bui...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
$500 / item
Series Seven Chair Model 3107 In Walnut Elegance Leather By Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
New upholstered Syver chair, which we can upholster in the desired quantity. Leather of really good quality, with a nice structure and good comfort. The chair was designed by Arne Ja...
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum